F-16 Mounting Bracket NSN: 5340016435571LE

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is procuring F-16 Mounting Brackets (NSN: 5340016435571LE, Part Number: 201309312-101) for both U.S. Air Force inventory and Foreign Military Sales to Egypt, Poland, and Taiwan. The total requirement includes 244 units for the U.S. Air Force and 369 units across the three international partners, with delivery expected within 12 months after receipt of order. The solicitation requires ISO 9001-2015 compliance, unique item identification (IUID), and origin inspection, with potential contractors needing to demonstrate manufacturing capabilities and undergo a qualification process that could cost approximately $2,000 and take up to 365 days. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method based on price and technical acceptability factors including approved source status, delivery schedule compliance, and subcontracting plans where applicable. The solicitation (FA8203-25-Q-0009) was posted on July 25, 2025, with responses due by August 11, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-aside under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). Seven manufacturers are currently pre-approved as sources, including Machine Specialties LLC and SAF Industries LLC, though alternate sources may qualify through the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements process. The contract structure includes both Production Article and First Article contract line items on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with specific packaging requirements per ASTM-D-3951 standards and mandatory coordination with DCMA Transportation for shipment logistics. Performance will occur at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with the Air Force Sustainment Center managing the procurement through multiple delivery schedules to support both domestic and international F-16 operations. The solicitation includes comprehensive technical data packages and engineering specifications dating back to 2021, indicating this is an established spare parts requirement for ongoing F-16 sustainment operations.